Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Rumors | 0 comments

So the 3DS XL is doing pretty well in Japan thus far. How about in the UK?

While not confirmed, a report suggests that the system “shifted a figure a little shy of five figures” – that would be under 10,000 units. This may not seem too impressive, but keep in mind that the estimate is based on sales tracked over a 24 hour period, not a full week. It did manage to outsell the first 3DS by a factor of just over 2:1. When the 3DS originally launched, it was on the market for a full week.

The 3DS XL’s debut may have contributed to a rise in software sales. Mario Kart 7’s sales increased by 45 percent, Super Mario 3D Land climbed up 37 percent, and Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games rose 25 percent.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

Rumor has it that GameStop will begin taking widespread Wii U pre-orders in early September – the first week of the month, more specifically.

Nintendo Everything reader Andrew Holland tells us that the news comes from a local GameStop manager. Andrew was also given a look at a listing of upcoming titles with placeholder release dates and prices, as shown in this post.

GameStop hasn’t officially said when it’ll begin to take pre-orders for the Wii U. However, consumers can already reserve a number of games for the console right here.

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GameTrailers editor in chief Shane Satterfield has offered some insight into the Wii U’s pricing situation. If he’s to believed, Nintendo will be pricing the console at $299.

Speaking on the latest episode of “Invisible Walls”, Satterfield said:

“We’re going to assume that the Wii U is going to cost $299. And I have heard through certain channels that that is likely going to be the price of the system.”

Most consumers would certainly welcome a $299 price tag. But it’s unclear if any items would be bundled into the package. Some potential buyers are hoping that Nintendo Land will be provided as a bonus, similar to how Wii Sports came with each Wii console when the system launched.

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It appears that Slightly Mad Studios and Gamagio are bringing “Biker Bash” to Wii U (probably through the eShop) as well as Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Steam.

While an official announcement hasn’t been made, a comprehensive document has been discovered outlining the game’s numerous features and various elements.

The document describes Biker Bash as “a bike racing game that  combines classic gameplay from titles like ROAD RASH/MOTORSTORM with modern fighting mechanics from STREETFIGHTER IV/FIGHT NIGHT and drags it kicking and screaming into the 21st Century with next-gen graphics, gameplay, and social features… all at a downloadable price point.”

Included in Biker Bash are various single-player and multiplayer modes, competitive gameplay with friends, combat during racing, weapons and power-ups, items and upgrades, and more. Also mentioned is a RAGE meter that, when filled, can be used to “Rage Boost” past the competition or eliminate others on the race track.

Images from the document can be found above. You can also view the entire PDF here.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

Yet another document indicates that the Wii U will arrive in mid-November.

An internal release sheet obtained by The Verge says that some of the console’s earliest games hit store shelves on November 14. It goes without saying that the Wii U won’t launch on a Wednesday, so a November 18 release would be more likely for the system.

The list does raise some questions, however. A number of titles are listed with a placeholder January 1, 2013 date and much of those prices aren’t final.

Expect Nintendo to share its official launch information for Wii U in September.

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Ubisoft is very pleased with pre-order figures for Assassin’s Creed III, it seems. A rumored note sent out to GameStop employees contains lots of praise for assisting the company in smashing its expectations.

More importantly, the note indicates that Ubisoft is “currently in the process of creating a complementary development team that will begin working on post-launch episodic content to continue the Game of the Year experience that Assassin’s Creed 3 will undoubtedly deliver.” It goes on to say more succinctly, “With a dedicated team specifically to this content we plan to set the bar for quality DLC in our industry.”

Along with an Assassin’s Creed III DLC team, a “Season Pass” is mentioned. Unfortunately, not much is said about this (and we’re not sure if it applies to the Wii U version). It’s possible that some sort of discount could be offered for buying all DLC at once though.

The note in full has been attached above. Ubisoft may make all of this official soon.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 0 comments

If you were to ask gaming enthusiasts about the Wii U’s release date, most would probably tell you that the console will launch in November. SEGA may have just confirmed this on its own.

In a press release detailing Wreck-It Ralph’s inclusion in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, the company wrote that the game “will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo’s Wii U, and Windows PC Digital Download this November.”

So the question is, has SEGA confirmed a November release for Wii U? That’s just a rumor for now. After all, it may have been nothing more than an error on SEGA’s part.

While it’s widely expected that November is indeed the launch month, Nintendo has only said that the console is due out Holiday 2012. We’ll be getting concrete information in early fall.

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A new Dragon Ball game may be in the works for the 3DS. GAME UK lists “Dragonball 3D” for Nintendo’s handheld.

The retailer offers a very short description of the title. GAME UK states:

“Dragon Ball kicks into 3D with all new features and gameplay designed for the Nintendo 3DS hardware.”

Thus far, Dragon Ball hasn’t made it onto the 3DS. But given how many games made it out on the system’s predecessor, it’s only a matter of time before we see the franchise on the handheld.

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Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Videos | 0 comments

Everything that’s been said about New Super Mario Bros. U up to this point has indicated that the game will ship alongside Wii U. But not so fast.

You have have heard Nintendo of America’s Kit Ellis say in this video that the platformer will be available “not too long after launch”. Does that mean it won’t be releasing on day one?

Right now I’m inclined to believe that this was an error. Even the top brass at Nintendo such as Reggie Fils-Aime have talked about the importance of having a brand new Mario when a new console arrives. We’ll have to see how this rumor plays out.

Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 0 comments

Update: Bumped to the front page. Most people assumed that the tease was in reference to a new game (including myself!), but n-Space told us that they were actually referencing Tron Evolution: Battle Grids for Wii. The studio also said on Facebook that it isn’t working on a new Tron title at this time.

n-Space seems to be working on a video game based on the Trop: Uprising animated television series. An announcement could come as soon as today.

On Facebook, n-Space told fans to stop by the Tron: Uprising panel at Comic-Con today, hinting at a reveal for Wii:

“This would look great on a Wii. Wait a minute…”

“For those heading to San Diego Comic-Con, stop by our panel tomorrow from 2:15-3:15pm in room 6A.”

If there’s any news, we’ll be sure to bring it to you.

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